Chizitam Ibezim, MD
Chizitam Ibezim, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1003470295. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Chicago, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 29, 2026. Parking is available about 0.23 mi away. The nearest transit stop is 275 ft away, served by Paulina & Harrison. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.34 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Harrison & Paulina 146 ft ~1 min
Transit Harrison & Paulina 190 ft ~1 min
Transit Paulina & Harrison 275 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Au Bon Pain 249 ft ~1 min
Coffee Starbucks 293 ft ~2 min
600 South Paulina Street, Chicago
Restaurant Subway 332 ft ~2 min
1611 West Harrison Street, Chicago 60612
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Parking Rush Staff & Student Parking 551 ft ~3 min
1625 West Flournoy Street, Chicago 60612
Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Chicago at Medical District / UIC 629 ft ~3 min
Coffee Leaf and Bean Cafe 739 ft ~3 min
700 South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago 60612
Parking 798 ft ~4 min
711 South Ashland Avenue
Gas station BP 973 ft ~4 min
Convenience Papo's Express 1,015 ft ~4 min
1600 West Van Buren Street, Chicago 60612
Restaurant Dunkin' 1,028 ft ~4 min
Hotel Hyatt House Chicago - Medical / University District 0.20 mi ~4 min
Hotel Hyatt Place Chicago - Medical / University District 0.23 mi ~5 min
Parking 0.23 mi ~5 min
1559 West Polk Street, Chicago 60607
Coffee University Of Illinois Hospital Cafeteria And Coffee Shop 0.34 mi ~7 min
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.36 mi ~8 min
Convenience Campus Market 0.38 mi ~8 min
West Taylor Street, Chicago 60607
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 036174858 | IL | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery… primary |
| 036174858 | IL | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| 01096132A | IN | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| 01096132A | IN | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery… |
Licences are recorded in 2 states: IL, IN. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
- PAC ID
- 3375068646
Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:
| State | Enrollment ID | Provider type |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | I20250418001308 | Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Illinois | I20250514000249 | Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery |
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (IN, IL). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
Licensed in 2 states
This provider holds licences in 2 states: Illinois and Indiana. The practice address on file is in Chicago, IL, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.
- Licence
- 036174858
- Specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic…
Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.
What Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery covers
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207XS0114X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207XS0114X | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery | 036174858 | IL | primary |
| 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician | 036174858 | IL | |
| 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician | 01096132A | IN | |
| 207XS0114X | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery | 01096132A | IN |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003470295 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Last updated | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
1611 W HARRISON ST STE 400 Chicago, IL 60612 (877) 632-6637 Fax (708) 409-5179 |
| Mailing address |
PO BOX 735263 Chicago, IL 60673 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Sum = 55 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.